HEDON newsletter (27/06/2006)
Erin Boyd, Household Energy Network HEDON
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FEATURED HEDON SUBSCRIBER -
A monthly look at what one of us is doing.
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In HEDON's first feature article on the amazing work of our subscribers, we look at the dedicated efforts of Robert Flanagan, who has committed himself to transforming international scientific research on soil, agriculture, and renewable energy into a workable system, first, for farmers in China, and then, the world. This arrangement, itself utilizing ancient soil practices in Brazil, is based on the science of converting biomass into bio-fuels and nutrient-rich high-carbon fertilizer, allowing for the soil on which bio-energy crops are grown to not only be restored, but actually improved given the unique make-up of the resultant fertilizer. Better yet, the process is both carbon negative and applicable the world over.
The full article can be viewed at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/724/news.htm
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LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -
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** STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE'S ENERGY PROGRAMME NEWSLETTER AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD **
This newsletter is concerned with energy utilisation and technologies in the developing world. For a list of articles, plus
a link. . .
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/723/news.htm
** ARE THERE EFFICIENCY GAINS TO BE ACHIEVED IN THE POT? **
For the past two to three decades, improving the efficiency of cookstoves has been one of the major goals of household energy practitioners - Lexa Laurance asks why the cooking vessel has
received so little attention?
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/722/news.htm
** WHY HAS RURAL ELECTRIFICATION IN BANGLADESH BEEN A SUCCESS? **
Shah Zulfiqar Haider, PEng, offers insight, in a new report, based on his own experience as General Manager of the Comilla Rural
Electric Society-2.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/721/news.htm
** SCIENTISTS SET SIGHTS ON USING PLANTS RATHER THAN OIL TO SOLVE THE ENERGY CRISIS **
Using plants rather than oil or coal to produce fuels and chemicals could play an essential role in reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels, according to a group of scientists from the UK and
the USA ....
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/720/news.htm
** INTERNATIONAL WINNERS OF THE 2006 ASHDEN AWARDS NAMED **
The Ashden Awards reward outstanding initiatives that use sustainable technologies to meet the needs of local communities and, at the same time, radically improve quality of life and address the urgent challenge of climate change. Six organizations from among five categories were each awarded a £30,000 prize to continue their efforts; runners-up each received a £10,000 prize.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/718/news.htm
** HELP PRACTICAL ACTION MAKE THEIR NEW CAMPAIGN POSTCARD ACTION A SUCCESS **
The campaign calls for international action to address indoor air
pollution.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/717/news.htm
** FUEL FOR LIFE - WHO REPORT CALLS FOR ACTION ON HOUSEHOLD ENERGY & HEALTH **
Energy is essential to meet our most basic needs: cooking, boiling water, lighting and heating. It is also a prerequisite for good health - a reality that has been largely ignored by the world
community. This report calls for action.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/711/news.htm
** US/EPA: A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING HEALTH RISKS OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES TO CHILDREN **
An EPA contractor plans to conduct an external peer review workshop to review the external review draft document titled, 'A Framework for Assessing Health Risks of Environmental Exposures to Children'
(EPA/600/R-05/093A).
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/710/news.htm
**A CONFERENCE ON VULNERABILITY OF THE FOETUS AND THE INFANT TO AMBIENT POLLUTANTS **
Held on June 2-3, 2006, in Krakow, Poland, this conference conducted an assessment of the the weight of evidence, etc., on the effects of prenatal and early postnatal exposure to ambient and indoor pollutants such as PAH, PM....
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/edit/709/news.htm
** SPECIAL ISSUE OF HUMAN ECOLOGY JOURNAL TO FOCUS ON ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS **
The Journal of Human Ecology: International Interdisciplinary Journal of Man-Environment Relationship will have a special issue on Ecology, Energy and Sustainable Livelihoods - articles are invited. Deadline 31st January 2007.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/edit/707/news.htm
**REPORT EXPLORES RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INDOOR AIR POLLUTION AND WOMEN'S HEALTH IN INFORMAL SECTOR **
A report by Dr. Siddhartha Sarkar, from Dinhata College, India, explores the link between biomass fuels and health.
More details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/edit/714/news.htm
** PHILIPS DEVELOPS A WOODSTOVE THAT SAVES LIVES AND PRESERVES ENERGY RESOURCES **
Philips Research announced the end of successful trials of a woodstove for cooking in communities currently relying on less efficient means. The stove cuts the smoke and toxic emissions which are claimed to cause 1.6 million deaths a year. It also burns more efficiently to reduce the load on the existing energy supply chain, without involving dependence on non-renewable energy sources. The stove could benefit up to 300 million families in the world's
poorest regions.
Online link at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/763/links.htm
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EVENTS AND MEETINGS THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2006
--- 3 NEW ITEMS ADDED SINCE MAY 2006 HEDON NEWSLETTER --- (for a complete list of all upcoming events and meetings, including those beyond October 31, 2006, see
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/events.htm)
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** 2006 INTERNATIONAL SOLAR COOKERS CONFERENCE **
To be held in Spain, starting 12 July 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/286/events.htm
** REGIONAL TRAINING ON BIOMASS GASIFICATION FOR THERMAL APPLICATIONS IN SMALL/COTTAGE INDUSTRIES **
To be held in China, starting 24 July 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/385/events.htm
NEW!! ** INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE USE OF BIO-SLURRY IN DOMESTIC BIOGAS PROGRAMMES **
To be held in Thailand, starting 27 September 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/389/events.htm
NEW!! ** 19TH WORLD LP GAS FORUM **
To be held in United States, starting 17 October 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/388/events.htm
NEW!! ** THE GREAT WALL WORLD RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM AND EXHIBITION
2006 **
To be held in China, starting 24 October 2006
Full details online at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/378/events.htm
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PUBLICATION LIBRARY
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** FIRST MEETING OF NETWORK OF EXPERTS ON DOMESTIC BIOGAS - MEETING SUMMARY **
This document is a brief report of the activities and outcome of discussions at the First Meeting of the Network of Experts on Domestic Biogas, held on April 5-6, 2006, in Hanoi, Vietnam.
MEETING SUMMARY:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/238/library.htm
Conference presentations on biogas promotion in individual countries are also available for download:
BANGLADESH: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/229/library.htm
CAMBODIA: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/241/library.htm
CHINA: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/231/library.htm
INDIA: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/240/library.htm
LAO PDR: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/233/library.htm
NEPAL: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/view/234/library.htm
RWANDA: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/235/library.htm
VIETNAM: http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/236/library.htm
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LINKS
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** SOLAR HOUSEHOLD ENERGY, INC. **
One-third of the world's population relies on biomass (wood, dung and crop residue) for cooking. The costs are extremely high and
unsustainable: environmental degradation, economic hardship and disease. Solar cooking with new technology like Solar Household Energy's ''HotPot'' solar oven offers practical, affordable, long-term relief. Sunshine sufficient to power solar ovens is
available in some 67 countries.
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, SHE, Inc., seeks to harness free enterprise to introduce solar cooking to improve quality of life and relieve stress on the environment. We are working both with private entities and local NGOs to establish the sustainable distribution of efficient, economical solar cooking technology.
Working with these groups, SHE, Inc., designs and oversees training and distribution projects in targeted areas in Mexico, Central America and Africa. Training is provided to users and community instructors. Surveys generally are conducted before, during and after projects to measure success.
The activities of SHE, Inc., have been supported through grants from the World Bank's Development Marketplace and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Online link at:
http://www.hedon.info/goto.php/762/links.htm
** SELLING CARBON CREDITS **
EcoSecurities, the leading buyer of carbon credits
Online link at:
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